I can't believe it. There really are fairy-tale stories. At first I didn't want to sign up for a dating site. But nothing was happening. I'm Vicky, 33 years old, and I work at a mid-sized company. Working 10 or 11 hours a day is normal. When the workload gets out of hand, we come into the office on Saturdays too. I've given up my hobbies by now. My friend Claudia once joked: "Dating a millionaire would be perfect for you. You have no time, and he'd get you out of that company. Just like in a fairy tale!"

Yes, that sounds like a fairy tale. But I don't build castles in the air. Still, my heart's desire remained unfulfilled. A wonderful relationship between equals. One evening I did go online and signed up. The first messages didn't appeal to me at all. Then he came along: he came, he saw, he conquered! A man who caught my eye right away with his wonderful photo. Not that he's Richard Gere, but his smile and his sparkling eyes. I wrote back, and half a day later I actually got another reply. Now I got nervous and my heart skipped a beat.

No, this isn't going to work!

Tyler arranged a date with me. We talked on the phone twice and really wanted to get to know each other better. Then I googled him and was speechless. Tyler is an executive at a large corporation. Not one you'd know right away. A corporation in the packaging industry. In the photo he beamed just like in mine. I always have it on my phone.

But then reality set in: my closet. All I found:

  • Business pantsuits
  • Boring sheath dresses
  • Flowery summer dresses
  • Wool dresses
  • Stiff blouses

I can't go out like this. It dawned on me that I haven't been shopping at all anymore. Phew, now I have a real problem

Dating a millionaire

When in need, call Claudia!

My best friend Claudia told me: if you want to date a millionaire, we need a great outfit. Three, ideally, because once you've been on a date with a millionaire, he'll want to see you again. Every date with a millionaire simply has to be perfect.

So we went shopping! Claudia has a perfect sense for how I should look on my first date with a millionaire. I'm going to make a fantastic entrance. Since I don't know exactly how tall he is, and I'm already 5'9", I decided on somewhat flatter shoes and a great dress. I also refreshed my makeup, and I'm going to the hairdresser the same day. I could hardly wait and was so endlessly grateful to Claudia! It can only go well with my date with a millionaire!